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Waimea Frenzy Photos on Canvas
Waimea Frenzy Photos on Canvas
Waimea Bay is located in Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands at the mouth of the Waimea River. Waimea Valley extends behind Waimea Bay. Waimea means "Red Water" in Hawaiian. In winter, Waimea and other North Shore locations such as Pipeline and Sunset Beach host a number of surfing contests because of the large waves found here. These waves are created by winter storms in the North Pacific, and their arrival on Oahu's North Shore are typically forecast accurately several days in advance. In summer, Waimea typically has clear and calm water. Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore can be very different depending on the season. During the winter months the waves in the bay can reach heights of 20 feet and more. If they do, Waimea Bay is a very busy place and it is difficult to find a parking spot. Waimea Bay was an influential surf spot during the dawn of big wave surfing in the 1950’s. Adventurous surfers began to challenge the powerful winter waves of Waimea giving birth to the big wave-riding phenomenon. Beyond the surf, Waimea Bay is a beautiful North Shore Beach with wide stretches of sand to sunbathe and picnic. During the summer, the waves of Waimea actually subside making the waters suitable for swimming. A rock outcropping in the bay is a popular spot for locals to climb and jump off of, but this can be dangerous and is not advised. Waimea Bay Beach Park has showers, restrooms and picnic tables, so even if the waves are too high for swimming it is still a nice place for a relaxing picnic coupled with exciting photo opportunities.